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Synthetic Pumpkin

#FF7538

RGB 255, 117, 56 · HSL 18°, 100%, 61% · CMYK 0, 54, 78, 0

Synthetic Pumpkin is #FF7538 in HEX — rgb(255, 117, 56), hsl(18°, 100%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 54%, 78%, 0%).

Synthetic Pumpkin pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 100%, 61%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FF7538

RGB255, 117, 56

HSL18°, 100%, 61%

HSV18°, 78%, 100%

CMYK0, 54, 78, 0

Decimal16741688

CSS RGBrgb(255, 117, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 100%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Poppy Glow 250B-6

ΔE 2.7 · #FA7634

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Burst DEA113

ΔE 4.1 · #FF6E3A

Vista Paint

Light My Fire K-1213

ΔE 4.5 · #F86F29

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 5.8 · #F06631

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 7.6 · #EB7135

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 9.1 · #E66C35

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 9.2 · #F75E25

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 10.4 · #F07B42

Dulux

Sweet Mandarin SB7C7

ΔE 11.1 · #E3732B

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 11.3 · #E47237

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 15.6 · #DE4A00

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 16.2 · #EA7C4C

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 17.3 · #D86F3C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 18.5 · #FF963A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 28.9 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FF7538

#38C3FF

Analogous

#FF3860

#FF7538

#FFD738

Triadic

#FF7538

#38FF74

#7438FF

Split-Complementary

#FF7538

#38FFD7

#3860FF

Tetradic

#FF7538

#60FF38

#38C3FF

#D738FF

Monochromatic

#9E2F00

#EB4600

#FF7538

#FFA985

#FFDFD1

Rectangle

#FF7538

#C3FF38

#38C3FF

#7438FF

Compound

#FF7538

#FFD738

#38C3FF

#3860FF

Variations

Lighter

#FF9060

#F6AF91

#F5D2C4

Darker

#F94B00

#AB3300

#641E00

Saturation

#B9907E

#FF7438

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF7538

#C4B22C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF7538

#999944

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF7538

#FD7381

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Synthetic Pumpkin reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FF8445

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FF7538

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EC8969

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#22ACE6

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FF7538;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF7538;

CSS Variable

--color-synthetic-pumpkin: #FF7538;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'synthetic-pumpkin': '#FF7538' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF7538] text-[#FF7538]

SCSS

$synthetic-pumpkin: #FF7538;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF7538?

#FF7538 is Synthetic Pumpkin, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF7538 warm or cool?

Synthetic Pumpkin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Synthetic Pumpkin?

Synthetic Pumpkin works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Synthetic Pumpkin?

Synthetic Pumpkin pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Synthetic Pumpkin?

You can download Synthetic Pumpkin on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Synthetic Pumpkin?

The hex code is #FF7538. In RGB it's 255, 117, 56, and in HSL it's 18°, 100%, 61%.

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